Playa Colorado Surf Break
Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Playa Colorado

Issued: 11 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
20
1.9
WSW
12
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
543
871
726
791
1312
1351
1185
1065
929
793
532
439
413
407
557
967
1382
1221
1193
729
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
E
15
E
25
ENE
15
SE
15
E
10
ENE
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
W
10
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
4:42PM2.25m
5:18AM2.06m
5:21PM2.20m
5:58AM2.04m
6:00PM2.12m
6:39AM2.03m
6:41PM2.05m
7:21AM2.04m
7:26PM1.97m
8:05AM2.07m
8:17PM1.92m
8:54AM2.13m
9:14PM1.89m
Low Tide
10:32AM0.55m
11:05PM0.35m
11:12AM0.60m
11:42PM0.40m
11:53AM0.66m
00:20AM0.46m
12:36PM0.71m
00:58AM0.52m
1:23PM0.74m
1:39AM0.57m
2:16PM0.73m
2:26AM0.61m
3:14PM0.69m
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5:18
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5:18
5:20
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 mm
5
1
7
2
1
13
5
7
9
4
3
36
8
1
10
Temp °C
31
32
29
31
32
27
30
30
27
29
27
27
29
28
27
25
26
25
28
28
27
Feels °C
30
32
30
31
32
30
30
32
31
33
28
30
31
29
28
26
26
27
30
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
7
1.8
SW
8
1
SW
14
1.5
WSW
8
1.7
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
1.5
W
11
Energy kJ
424
543
871
726
791
1312
1351
1185
1065
929
793
147
439
412
322
379
967
643
785
759
516
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
7
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.4
SW
24
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
236
33
45
248
305
30
15
26
22
40
532
429
142
407
395
846
1382
1221
1193
729
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
22
0.5
S
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.7
WSW
9
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.9
SW
20
1
SW
14
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
34
32
118
17
31
13
6
11
16
84
90
372
557
384
21
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
4
1.7
WSW
8
Energy kJ
7
11
413
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
33
80
37
39
37
20
56
0
0
0
132
35
132
307
211
79
112
63
56
132
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
7
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
7
6
5
7
9
5
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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